MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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